Vocabulary Quizs

Iniquity

• Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.

• A state of being just and fair.

• A form of punishment for wrongdoing.

• A type of moral philosophy.

Unassimilated

• Not absorbed or integrated into a wider society or culture.

• Fully integrated into a dominant culture.

• Absorbed into a new culture without resistance.

• Completely rejected by society.

Peine forte et dure

• A form of torture formerly used in the common law legal system.

• A type of medieval weapon used in battles.

• A legal term for a fair trial.

• A method of peaceful protest against injustice.

Untoward

• Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

• Expected and appropriate.

• Pleasant and convenient.

• Surprising but acceptable.

Subversion

• The act of supporting an established system or institution.

• The process of enhancing the power of a government.

• The undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution.

• The promotion of stability and order in society.

Demagogue

• A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

• A leader who promotes scientific reasoning and logical debate in politics.

• A politician who focuses solely on economic policies and fiscal responsibility.

• An individual who advocates for extreme changes in government structure.

Indemnity

• Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.

• A type of insurance policy that covers all risks.

• A legal term for a contract breach.

• A financial term for profit margins.

Reparation

• The act of making amends for a wrong by compensating those who have been wronged.

• A legal term for the process of suing someone for damages.

• A type of financial investment in the stock market.

• A method of conflict resolution through negotiation.

Internment camp

• A facility for the detention of individuals during wartime.

• A camp for the confinement of prisoners of war, enemy aliens, political prisoners, etc.

• A place where military training is conducted.

• A location for the rehabilitation of former criminals.

Guillotine

• A device used for executing prisoners by hanging them.

• A machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.

• A tool used for cutting paper in offices.

• A type of medieval torture device.